Description

2-Octanone, 3-Fluoro-6-Hydroxy- is a fluorinated hydroxy ketone derivative, a specialized organic building block of significant interest in advanced synthetic chemistry. Its value lies in the strategic combination of a ketone functional group with fluorine and hydroxyl substituents, enabling precise molecular modifications. This compound is primarily needed by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and complex intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the research and development of new drug candidates, particularly where fluorine incorporation is desired for metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the creation of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, leveraging the fluorine atom to enhance biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Advanced Material Research: Acts as a precursor for specialty polymers, liquid crystals, or organic electronic materials requiring specific fluorinated motifs.
• Chemical Biology & Proteomics: Employed as a building block for designing molecular probes, enzyme inhibitors, or activity-based protein profiling agents.
• Flavor & Fragrance Chemistry: Potential use in the synthesis of novel, high-value aroma chemicals, where the ketone backbone can contribute to specific olfactory notes.
• Academic & Contract Research: Essential for methodological development and exploration of new fluorination reactions and cascade syntheses in university and CRO laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Octanone, 3-Fluoro-6-Hydroxy-
CAS No.	606489-37-6
Molecular Formula	C8H15FO2
Molecular Weight	162.20 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Fluoro-6-hydroxyoctan-2-one; 6-Hydroxy-3-fluorooctan-2-one; 2-Octanone, 3-fluoro-6-hydroxy-; 3-Fluoro-6-hydroxy-2-octanone; Fluorinated Hydroxy Ketone Building Block
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Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Octanone, 3-Fluoro-6-Hydroxy- is produced and controlled under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical documentation to ensure traceability and consistency for your critical R&D and scale-up processes. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) specifying purity, identity, and impurity profiles by HPLC, GC, NMR, and MS is supplied with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under anhydrous conditions. Incompatible with strong alkalis and fluorides.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC/GC)	≥ 95.0% (Standard Grade)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.